UC Santa Barbara Returns Ancient Basket to Cahuilla Tribe
Published Date: 12/18/2025
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Summary
The University of California, Santa Barbara plans to return a special coiled basket to the Cahuilla Tribe, who have a deep cultural connection to it. This basket, made around 1900-1920, will be repatriated starting January 20, 2026. No money changes hands, but this is a big step in respecting Native American heritage and traditions.
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UCSB to Repatriate Cahuilla Basket
The University of California, Santa Barbara intends to return one coiled basket (Accession 224.266) that it has determined is an object of cultural patrimony affiliated with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. The basket was likely made around CE 1900–1920 in Palm Springs. Repatriation may occur on or after January 20, 2026.
Who May Request Repatriation
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization may submit a written request for repatriation to the authorized UCSB representative (Hugh Radde). If competing requests are received, UCSB must determine the most appropriate requestor before repatriation; joint requests count as a single request. Repatriation may occur on or after January 20, 2026.
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